Thursday, October 10, 2013

Things That Annoy Me Thursday: Unruly Kids

Not to long ago there were kids who thought it was funny to ring doorbells and run.

I was not amused when they did it to me.

For one, the kids (they were two boys) looked small. As in under five. Why were kids that tiny out on their own? Two, I was in the middle of writing. I did not appreciate being disturbed. I saw the kids run away and I stepped outside and shouted at them as they ran, "KNOCK IT OFF!"

Yes, I am the neighborhood crank. I will yell at other people's children. Especially if there isn't a parent around.

I ranted about the fact that there were unsupervised kids on the local group on Facebook hoping that the parents would step forward and explain themselves. Maybe I should have grabbed the kids and made them take me to their house but quite frankly, I wasn't in the mood to chase irritating children.

The parents never came forward, surprise surprise, but some people in the group were all, "Oh that's just some silly fun, at least it wasn't worse!"

So because it was "silly fun" I was supposed to sit back and laugh? What?

Yes, I'm glad the kids weren't defacing our property or urinating in our garden, but they still shouldn't be allowed to ring doorbells and run off. I wasn't the only house they hit either.

On base, kids under seven aren't supposed to be out unsupervised anyway yet you see tiny children racing around all over the place. WHERE ARE THE PARENTS?!

Luckily our house hasn't been bothered again. Maybe I frightened the kids by running out with disheveled hair and a stained t-shirt.

I am in complete agreement! Look as parents- we are called to raise our children to be grow into responsible adults & my child doesn't always & hasnt always made the best decisions but she would have NEVER disrespected another home by pulling that crap, it is called respect & I live in the Southeast so I was raised to say yes ma'am & yes sir & have respect & my momma shot me that look that she would tear me up & I straighten up real quick, I grew up just fine... ok- I off my rant... XO lovey. ~A~

Many, many, many years ago, we did that when I was a kid, all round the neighbourhood. At around dusk cause we didn't want to be recognized. We thought it was hilarious. Obviously, everyone knew who we were cause there were about 7 of us, all living on the same street.

I agree with this, we have this similarly problem in out apartment complex. It is making me want to move because of the kids being so unruly and parents not even watching their kids as they destroy the property and hit cars.

Oh my gosh. There's a little boy in our neighborhood who is about nine, and he's allowed to roam the streets unsupervised literally from dawn until after dark. It's like his parents are just glad he's out of their hair (I can see why, because he's pretty obnoxious, but still). As irritating as he can be, I feel sorry for him. Lack of supervision is negligence, as far as I'm concerned.

Oh my gosh!! You're *that* lady!! Just kidding, I totally agree with you. We have some neighbor kids that come over to our house and hang out forever and I often wonder "Do you parents even know where you are??"

I'll never understand how parents can let their kids run around outside without supervision, especially if they are younger. There are so many bad things that happen now days, not to mention traffic!Hope you have an amazing weekend ♥